Poll numbers, AI ads and more | Battleground Texas
Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.
Politics reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski look at the latest poll numbers that show Democrat James Talarico is ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Plus, we're starting to see more and more political ads created using AI technology.
Dallas Republican Party changing plans for runoff
The Dallas County Republican Party is changing how their May runoff elections will be held after confusion arose during the March primary. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
The Dallas County Republican Party is changing how their May runoff elections will be held after confusion arose during the March primary. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Dallas County Republicans return to countywide voting for runoff elections after primary confusion
After voter confusion on primary election day in March, Dallas County Republicans want to change how the May runoff elections will work.
After voter confusion on primary election day in March, Dallas County Republicans want to change how the May runoff elections will work.
Questions remain in shooting of Crockett security guard
Nearly a week after a former security guard for Jasmine Crockett was shot and killed by Dallas Police, there are plenty of unanswered questions about how he got so close to a member of Congress. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Nearly a week after a former security guard for Jasmine Crockett was shot and killed by Dallas Police, there are plenty of unanswered questions about how he got so close to a member of Congress. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
John Cornyn releases AI ad attacking Ken Paxton
Texas Senate candidate John Cornyn released an AI ad attacking Ken Paxton and his alleged mistresses. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the rise of artificial intelligence in political ads.
Texas Senate candidate John Cornyn released an AI ad attacking Ken Paxton and his alleged mistresses. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the rise of artificial intelligence in political ads.
Cornyn campaign targets Paxton with AI-generated ‘Love Shack’ parody ad
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
Texas school voucher program hits 200,000 applications, doubling initial capacity before deadline
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
The story details how applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts have surged past 200,000, far exceeding the program's initial 90,000-student capacity and triggering a state-mandated prioritization process for low-income families and students with disabilities.
Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Greg Casar argue at Austin airport over DHS funding impasse
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Rep. Greg Casar and Sen. John Cornyn argued over DHS funding at the Austin airport.
Would Paxton drop out? | Battleground Texas
Texas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.
Texas political reporters share the latest on the race for the U.S. Senate Republican nomination. President Donald Trump has said he will endorse a candidate soon and wants the other candidate to drop out. Ken Paxton said he'd consider dropping out if one thing happens.
Cornyn changes filibuster stance as he seeks Trump endorsement
Senator John Cornyn has changed his stance on eliminating filibusters as he seeks President Donald Trump's endorsement in his upcoming primary runoff against Ken Paxton. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Senator John Cornyn has changed his stance on eliminating filibusters as he seeks President Donald Trump's endorsement in his upcoming primary runoff against Ken Paxton. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
CBP map no longer shows Big Bend border wall following letter from Texas House
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
A possible shift in federal plans for a border wall in Big Bend National Park is raising new questions Friday night.
Texas catches federal suit for dismantling diversity-related business contract program
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit for the United States is unfolding in Texas, challenging state government action to dismantle a diversity-related contracting program.
Lawsuit filed against Texas for canceling minority business program
A lawsuit has been filed against the State of Texas for canceling the HUB Program, which aimed to help minority and women owned business. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
A lawsuit has been filed against the State of Texas for canceling the HUB Program, which aimed to help minority and women owned business. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.
Will Ken Paxton drop out of U.S. Senate race?
President Donald Trump says he wants to avoid a runoff in Texas' US Senate race. Ken Paxton says he does not plan on dropping out if Trump opts not to endorse him. The Battleground Texas crew breaks down the comments and discusses Rep. Tony Gonzales bowing out of the TX-23 race.
President Donald Trump says he wants to avoid a runoff in Texas' US Senate race. Ken Paxton says he does not plan on dropping out if Trump opts not to endorse him. The Battleground Texas crew breaks down the comments and discusses Rep. Tony Gonzales bowing out of the TX-23 race.
Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention.
Cornyn/Paxton race turning into political tug of war
The Republican race for Senate in Texas is turning into an ugly tug of war for the GOP. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
The Republican race for Senate in Texas is turning into an ugly tug of war for the GOP. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection.
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem replaced | Battleground Texas
FOX political reporters react the the news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is being replaced. The news follows two days of congressional hearings that did not go particularly well for the head of DHS. Plus, Ken Paxton is reacting to the president's comments about wanting the U.S. Senate candidate he doesn't endorse to drop out of the race.
FOX political reporters react the the news that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is being replaced. The news follows two days of congressional hearings that did not go particularly well for the head of DHS. Plus, Ken Paxton is reacting to the president's comments about wanting the U.S. Senate candidate he doesn't endorse to drop out of the race.